The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Division I) is seeking a Fan Experience/Special Events Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the program, including (but not limited to) all athletic department special events, while playing a vital role in SpectacUALR (largest fundraising event at Little Rock) and taking the lead in soliciting auction items for the event, along with assisting the department with Little Rock Trojans Day, Golf Shamble, Lettermen’s Weekend, Student-Athlete Senior Honors Luncheon, etc. The Fan Experience/Special Events Assistant will play the lead role in executing all men’s/women’s basketball on-court promotions, enhancing UA-Little Rock’s student-engagement, student rewards program, Maroon Mob, game-day event set-up for all sports, baseball marketing plan and other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations.

The graduate assistant in this position will develop skills in game-day management, marketing, sales and promotions. Along with human relations, public presentations, communication and documentation skills. Candidate must be available Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm with the ability to work nights and weekend, as well as some holidays. Must comply with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT: Cover Letter, Resume, and References via email to Eric Silakowski, Associate AD for External Operations, at egsilakowski@ualr.edu. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, marketing, or a related field is required

Acceptance into UA Little Rock graduate school

Evidence of sound organizational skills

Ability to interact effectively with students, student-athletes, colleagues, and the public

Little Rock Athletics strives for GREATNESS by supporting our student-athletes’ academic and athletic endeavors while providing them with life skills essential to graduating champions. We hold our staff, coaches and student-athletes to a high standard built on RESPECT for oneself, coaches, teammates, competitors, faculty, staff, fans and the community at-large. We demand INTEGRITY be a part of everything we do in competition – on the courts and fields of play, in the classroom and in everyday life. Our student-athletes, coaches and staff will be taught to take ownership of their actions and to do what is right – even when no one is watching. Little Rock offers a well-rounded experience based on TEAMWORK, loyalty and trust. Through this, we are equipped to face adversity as well as to reach common goals together. Little Rock’s Team is inclusive and values partnerships with the University, Little Rock and State of Arkansas to make intercollegiate athletics a key unifier in our community.